The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost – Divine Service

 

The Lord perceives every degree of subtle and overt indignation, transgression, and deception.  Apart from Christ, our flesh pulsates in corruption.  But Christ is incorruptible.  His death on the cross forges for us a path abounding in peace, mercy and grace.  Self-centered spirits decay.  But Christ-centered spirits flourish in Word and Sacrament.  In these good things, God inaugurates the mission of the church – to send out laborers into the harvest who are confident only in the righteousness of Christ.

 

Isaiah 66:10-14  

Galatians 6:1-10, 14-18   

 

Almighty God, You have built Your Church on the foundation of the apostles and prophets with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. Continue to send Your messengers to preserve Your people in true peace that, by the preaching of Your Word, Your Church may be kept free from all harm and danger; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

“The Gifts Christ Freely Gives”  LSB 602

“Jesus Has Come and Brings Pleasure”   LSB 533

“In the Cross of Christ I Glory”   LSB 427

“We Sing the Praise of Him Who Died”     LSB 429

“Now Thank We All Our God”     LSB 895

“Go, My Children, with My Blessing”     LSB 922